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The United Nations 
I. Fill in the blanks: 
1. All peace loving nations can become members of the United Nations. 
2. The present number of member-countries in the UNO is 193. 
3. One major goal of the UNICEF was Universal Child Immunisation against 
preventable diseases by1990. 
4. The International Court of Justice settles disputes between member states of the 
United Nations. 
5. The UNESCO came into existence in 1946. 
II. Match the content of column A with other of column B 
 
 
Answer: 
 
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The United Nations 
I. Fill in the blanks: 
1. All peace loving nations can become members of the United Nations. 
2. The present number of member-countries in the UNO is 193. 
3. One major goal of the UNICEF was Universal Child Immunisation against 
preventable diseases by1990. 
4. The International Court of Justice settles disputes between member states of the 
United Nations. 
5. The UNESCO came into existence in 1946. 
II. Match the content of column A with other of column B 
 
 
Answer: 
 
III. Answer the following questions: 
Question 1. 
Why and when was the UNO formed? 
Answer: 
UNO was established on 24
th
 October, 1945 to work for world peace and for eradication 
of poverty, hunger, injustice and to save the world from still another catastrophe of the 
magnitude of the Second World War. 
Question 2. 
What are the objectives and principles of the UNO? 
Answer: 
The following are the objectives of the UNO: 
Objectives of United Nations 
1. To save the suceeding generation from the scourge of war, which twice in our 
lifetime has brought untold suffering to mankind. 
2. To reaffirm faith in fundamental Human rights, in the dignity and worth of the 
human power in the equal rights of men and women, of nations large and small. 
3. To maintain international peace and security. 
4. To develop friendly relations among the nations of world based on respect for the 
equal rights of people. 
5. To co-operate in solving international problems of social,economic, cultural, and 
humanitarian character and to promote respect for human rights and fundamental 
freedoms. 
Principles of UNO 
The UN has laid down certain principles to achieve the above objectives. These 
principles are also enumerated in the Charter. 
1. The basis of the organisation shall be equality of all its member-states. 
2. The member-states shall fulfil their obligations honestly according to the charter of 
the UNO. 
3. All the member-states shall solve their mutual problems through peaceful means. 
4. States will not use force in solving their mutual problems. 
5. All the member-states shall be morally bound to offer unconditional services, 
military or otherwise, to the UNO for preventive and enforcement actions of the 
UNO according to the UN Charter. 
6. The members of the UNO shall see that even the nonmembers states work for the 
peace and security of the world. 
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The United Nations 
I. Fill in the blanks: 
1. All peace loving nations can become members of the United Nations. 
2. The present number of member-countries in the UNO is 193. 
3. One major goal of the UNICEF was Universal Child Immunisation against 
preventable diseases by1990. 
4. The International Court of Justice settles disputes between member states of the 
United Nations. 
5. The UNESCO came into existence in 1946. 
II. Match the content of column A with other of column B 
 
 
Answer: 
 
III. Answer the following questions: 
Question 1. 
Why and when was the UNO formed? 
Answer: 
UNO was established on 24
th
 October, 1945 to work for world peace and for eradication 
of poverty, hunger, injustice and to save the world from still another catastrophe of the 
magnitude of the Second World War. 
Question 2. 
What are the objectives and principles of the UNO? 
Answer: 
The following are the objectives of the UNO: 
Objectives of United Nations 
1. To save the suceeding generation from the scourge of war, which twice in our 
lifetime has brought untold suffering to mankind. 
2. To reaffirm faith in fundamental Human rights, in the dignity and worth of the 
human power in the equal rights of men and women, of nations large and small. 
3. To maintain international peace and security. 
4. To develop friendly relations among the nations of world based on respect for the 
equal rights of people. 
5. To co-operate in solving international problems of social,economic, cultural, and 
humanitarian character and to promote respect for human rights and fundamental 
freedoms. 
Principles of UNO 
The UN has laid down certain principles to achieve the above objectives. These 
principles are also enumerated in the Charter. 
1. The basis of the organisation shall be equality of all its member-states. 
2. The member-states shall fulfil their obligations honestly according to the charter of 
the UNO. 
3. All the member-states shall solve their mutual problems through peaceful means. 
4. States will not use force in solving their mutual problems. 
5. All the member-states shall be morally bound to offer unconditional services, 
military or otherwise, to the UNO for preventive and enforcement actions of the 
UNO according to the UN Charter. 
6. The members of the UNO shall see that even the nonmembers states work for the 
peace and security of the world. 
Question 3. 
Name the chief organs of the UNO    and list down theirNo member-state shall interfere 
in the internal affairs of any other member-state functions. 
Answer: 
Organs of the UN 
There are six principle organs of   the UN. 
1. The General Assembly Functions 
1. Admits new members to the UNO on the recommendation of the Security Council. 
2. Appoints the General Secretary of the UNO on the recommendation of the 
Security Council. 
3. Elects ten (temporary) members of the Security Council, members of the 
Economic and Social Council and members of the Trusteeship Council from 
amongst its own members. 
4. Receives and discussess the reports of its main organs and takes decisions for 
their improvement. 
5. Can draw the attention of member-states to provide human rights to their citizens. 
Passes the annual budget of the UNO and fixes the 
6. Passes the annual budget of the UNO and fixes the share of every member 
country in providing those funds. 
7. Draws the attention of the Security Council whenever it finds that peace in a 
particular part of the world is endangered by the actions of one or more states.2 
2. The Security Council 
Functions 
The Security Council’s primary responsibility to maintain international peace and 
security. 
1. It can ask the fighting states to resolve their differences by bilateral talks. 
2. It may suggest mediation in the matter. 
3. It can suggest embargo (stoppage of trade) on the states who do act according to 
the directions of the Security Council. 
4. It can order military action against a state which persists in undermining the peace 
and security of the world.Besides this, 
5. It recommends the admission of a new member to the UNO. 
6. It recommends the name of person for his appointment as the Secretary-General 
of the UNO. 
7. It elects the Judges of the International Court of Justice concurrently with the 
General Assembly. 
8. It can ask for the cancellation of the membership of a state, if does not act 
according to the Charter. 
9. It can recommend to call a meeting of the General Assembly in an emergency. 
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The United Nations 
I. Fill in the blanks: 
1. All peace loving nations can become members of the United Nations. 
2. The present number of member-countries in the UNO is 193. 
3. One major goal of the UNICEF was Universal Child Immunisation against 
preventable diseases by1990. 
4. The International Court of Justice settles disputes between member states of the 
United Nations. 
5. The UNESCO came into existence in 1946. 
II. Match the content of column A with other of column B 
 
 
Answer: 
 
III. Answer the following questions: 
Question 1. 
Why and when was the UNO formed? 
Answer: 
UNO was established on 24
th
 October, 1945 to work for world peace and for eradication 
of poverty, hunger, injustice and to save the world from still another catastrophe of the 
magnitude of the Second World War. 
Question 2. 
What are the objectives and principles of the UNO? 
Answer: 
The following are the objectives of the UNO: 
Objectives of United Nations 
1. To save the suceeding generation from the scourge of war, which twice in our 
lifetime has brought untold suffering to mankind. 
2. To reaffirm faith in fundamental Human rights, in the dignity and worth of the 
human power in the equal rights of men and women, of nations large and small. 
3. To maintain international peace and security. 
4. To develop friendly relations among the nations of world based on respect for the 
equal rights of people. 
5. To co-operate in solving international problems of social,economic, cultural, and 
humanitarian character and to promote respect for human rights and fundamental 
freedoms. 
Principles of UNO 
The UN has laid down certain principles to achieve the above objectives. These 
principles are also enumerated in the Charter. 
1. The basis of the organisation shall be equality of all its member-states. 
2. The member-states shall fulfil their obligations honestly according to the charter of 
the UNO. 
3. All the member-states shall solve their mutual problems through peaceful means. 
4. States will not use force in solving their mutual problems. 
5. All the member-states shall be morally bound to offer unconditional services, 
military or otherwise, to the UNO for preventive and enforcement actions of the 
UNO according to the UN Charter. 
6. The members of the UNO shall see that even the nonmembers states work for the 
peace and security of the world. 
Question 3. 
Name the chief organs of the UNO    and list down theirNo member-state shall interfere 
in the internal affairs of any other member-state functions. 
Answer: 
Organs of the UN 
There are six principle organs of   the UN. 
1. The General Assembly Functions 
1. Admits new members to the UNO on the recommendation of the Security Council. 
2. Appoints the General Secretary of the UNO on the recommendation of the 
Security Council. 
3. Elects ten (temporary) members of the Security Council, members of the 
Economic and Social Council and members of the Trusteeship Council from 
amongst its own members. 
4. Receives and discussess the reports of its main organs and takes decisions for 
their improvement. 
5. Can draw the attention of member-states to provide human rights to their citizens. 
Passes the annual budget of the UNO and fixes the 
6. Passes the annual budget of the UNO and fixes the share of every member 
country in providing those funds. 
7. Draws the attention of the Security Council whenever it finds that peace in a 
particular part of the world is endangered by the actions of one or more states.2 
2. The Security Council 
Functions 
The Security Council’s primary responsibility to maintain international peace and 
security. 
1. It can ask the fighting states to resolve their differences by bilateral talks. 
2. It may suggest mediation in the matter. 
3. It can suggest embargo (stoppage of trade) on the states who do act according to 
the directions of the Security Council. 
4. It can order military action against a state which persists in undermining the peace 
and security of the world.Besides this, 
5. It recommends the admission of a new member to the UNO. 
6. It recommends the name of person for his appointment as the Secretary-General 
of the UNO. 
7. It elects the Judges of the International Court of Justice concurrently with the 
General Assembly. 
8. It can ask for the cancellation of the membership of a state, if does not act 
according to the Charter. 
9. It can recommend to call a meeting of the General Assembly in an emergency. 
3. The Economic and Social Council: 
The main function of this Council is to promote economic and social operation,among 
the member states of the UN. There are several groups working under the council. They 
specialise in subjects like population money matters, international trade and equality of 
women, crime prevention and control of narcotic drugs. 
4. The Trusteeship Council: Its main objective is to safeguard the interests of those 
territories that are not yet fully self- governing. Eleven such territories were brought 
under the UN Trusteeship Council after the Second World War. The Council helped ten 
of them to gain independence. 
5. The Secretariat: The personnel of the Secretariat are recruited from all over the 
world. Attempts are made to have a balanced representation from all regions and 
countries. The Secretary General is the chief executive officer or the head of the UN 
Secretariat. 
6. The International Court of Justice: The International Court of Justice settles 
disputes between the member-state of the United Nations. Even private citizens have 
the right to approach the Court whenever they have grievance against another state. 
The Secretary General holds a key position in the administration of the affairs of the 
UNO. He organises conferences, drafts reports, makes correspondence, registers 
treaties, prepares budget estimates. 
Question 4. 
Name the official languages of the UNO. 
Answer: 
The official languages of the UNO are – English, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic and 
Spanish. 
Question 5. 
How does the UNO manage its funds? 
Answer: 
The UNO is financed by the contributions made by its member states. The amount is 
determined by the General Assembly on the recommendations of its committee on 
contributions. 
Question 6. 
Describe the UNO Flag. Draw and colour it. 
Answer: 
The flag of the UNO represents two bent olive branches open at the top over a blue 
background. The branches of the wreath symbolise peace. 
Question 7. 
Name the permanent members of the UNO. 
Answer: 
Permanent members of the UNO are five – USA, UK, France,’ China and Russia. 
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The United Nations 
I. Fill in the blanks: 
1. All peace loving nations can become members of the United Nations. 
2. The present number of member-countries in the UNO is 193. 
3. One major goal of the UNICEF was Universal Child Immunisation against 
preventable diseases by1990. 
4. The International Court of Justice settles disputes between member states of the 
United Nations. 
5. The UNESCO came into existence in 1946. 
II. Match the content of column A with other of column B 
 
 
Answer: 
 
III. Answer the following questions: 
Question 1. 
Why and when was the UNO formed? 
Answer: 
UNO was established on 24
th
 October, 1945 to work for world peace and for eradication 
of poverty, hunger, injustice and to save the world from still another catastrophe of the 
magnitude of the Second World War. 
Question 2. 
What are the objectives and principles of the UNO? 
Answer: 
The following are the objectives of the UNO: 
Objectives of United Nations 
1. To save the suceeding generation from the scourge of war, which twice in our 
lifetime has brought untold suffering to mankind. 
2. To reaffirm faith in fundamental Human rights, in the dignity and worth of the 
human power in the equal rights of men and women, of nations large and small. 
3. To maintain international peace and security. 
4. To develop friendly relations among the nations of world based on respect for the 
equal rights of people. 
5. To co-operate in solving international problems of social,economic, cultural, and 
humanitarian character and to promote respect for human rights and fundamental 
freedoms. 
Principles of UNO 
The UN has laid down certain principles to achieve the above objectives. These 
principles are also enumerated in the Charter. 
1. The basis of the organisation shall be equality of all its member-states. 
2. The member-states shall fulfil their obligations honestly according to the charter of 
the UNO. 
3. All the member-states shall solve their mutual problems through peaceful means. 
4. States will not use force in solving their mutual problems. 
5. All the member-states shall be morally bound to offer unconditional services, 
military or otherwise, to the UNO for preventive and enforcement actions of the 
UNO according to the UN Charter. 
6. The members of the UNO shall see that even the nonmembers states work for the 
peace and security of the world. 
Question 3. 
Name the chief organs of the UNO    and list down theirNo member-state shall interfere 
in the internal affairs of any other member-state functions. 
Answer: 
Organs of the UN 
There are six principle organs of   the UN. 
1. The General Assembly Functions 
1. Admits new members to the UNO on the recommendation of the Security Council. 
2. Appoints the General Secretary of the UNO on the recommendation of the 
Security Council. 
3. Elects ten (temporary) members of the Security Council, members of the 
Economic and Social Council and members of the Trusteeship Council from 
amongst its own members. 
4. Receives and discussess the reports of its main organs and takes decisions for 
their improvement. 
5. Can draw the attention of member-states to provide human rights to their citizens. 
Passes the annual budget of the UNO and fixes the 
6. Passes the annual budget of the UNO and fixes the share of every member 
country in providing those funds. 
7. Draws the attention of the Security Council whenever it finds that peace in a 
particular part of the world is endangered by the actions of one or more states.2 
2. The Security Council 
Functions 
The Security Council’s primary responsibility to maintain international peace and 
security. 
1. It can ask the fighting states to resolve their differences by bilateral talks. 
2. It may suggest mediation in the matter. 
3. It can suggest embargo (stoppage of trade) on the states who do act according to 
the directions of the Security Council. 
4. It can order military action against a state which persists in undermining the peace 
and security of the world.Besides this, 
5. It recommends the admission of a new member to the UNO. 
6. It recommends the name of person for his appointment as the Secretary-General 
of the UNO. 
7. It elects the Judges of the International Court of Justice concurrently with the 
General Assembly. 
8. It can ask for the cancellation of the membership of a state, if does not act 
according to the Charter. 
9. It can recommend to call a meeting of the General Assembly in an emergency. 
3. The Economic and Social Council: 
The main function of this Council is to promote economic and social operation,among 
the member states of the UN. There are several groups working under the council. They 
specialise in subjects like population money matters, international trade and equality of 
women, crime prevention and control of narcotic drugs. 
4. The Trusteeship Council: Its main objective is to safeguard the interests of those 
territories that are not yet fully self- governing. Eleven such territories were brought 
under the UN Trusteeship Council after the Second World War. The Council helped ten 
of them to gain independence. 
5. The Secretariat: The personnel of the Secretariat are recruited from all over the 
world. Attempts are made to have a balanced representation from all regions and 
countries. The Secretary General is the chief executive officer or the head of the UN 
Secretariat. 
6. The International Court of Justice: The International Court of Justice settles 
disputes between the member-state of the United Nations. Even private citizens have 
the right to approach the Court whenever they have grievance against another state. 
The Secretary General holds a key position in the administration of the affairs of the 
UNO. He organises conferences, drafts reports, makes correspondence, registers 
treaties, prepares budget estimates. 
Question 4. 
Name the official languages of the UNO. 
Answer: 
The official languages of the UNO are – English, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic and 
Spanish. 
Question 5. 
How does the UNO manage its funds? 
Answer: 
The UNO is financed by the contributions made by its member states. The amount is 
determined by the General Assembly on the recommendations of its committee on 
contributions. 
Question 6. 
Describe the UNO Flag. Draw and colour it. 
Answer: 
The flag of the UNO represents two bent olive branches open at the top over a blue 
background. The branches of the wreath symbolise peace. 
Question 7. 
Name the permanent members of the UNO. 
Answer: 
Permanent members of the UNO are five – USA, UK, France,’ China and Russia. 
Additional Questions 
A. Fill in the blanks: 
1. The League of Nations was formed in 1920 after the end of the First World War. 
2. Each member state of the UN can send up to Five representatives to the General 
Assembly. 
3. The Security council is often referred to as the ‘Enforcement Wing’ of the UN. 
4. The five permament members of the Security Council are USA, UK, France, 
People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation. 
5. The objective of the ECOSOC is to free the world from want. 
6. The WHO is a specialized agency of the UN. 
B. Match the following: 
 
 
Answer: 
 
C. Choose the correct answer: 
1. 24 October/22 March/21 June is celebrated as United Nations Day. 
Ans. 24 October is celebrated as United Nations Day.